22728 ZIP Code — Midland, VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

ZIP code 22728 is located in Midland, Virginia, within Fauquier County. It covers approximately 48.45 square miles and serves a population of 3,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22728

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $461,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($100,776) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 22728 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,120

population

48.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22728 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22728

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22728. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Midland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20119 Catlett (4.5 mi) 22712 Bealeton (4.5 mi) 22720 Goldvein (7.3 mi) 22742 Sumerduck (8.3 mi) 22734 Remington (8.4 mi) 20181 Nokesville (9.7 mi) 22718 Elkwood (10.4 mi) 20187 Warrenton (10.6 mi) 22556 Stafford (11.2 mi) 22714 Brandy Station (11.7 mi) 22724 Jeffersonton (12.7 mi) 20186 Warrenton (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,120
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	48.45 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.5769
Longitude	-77.6800
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	17.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,120

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$100,776

Median household income

$49,589

Per capita income

$461,600

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,103

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

114

5–9

10–14

129

15–19

112

20–24

162

25–34

141

150

35–44

130

239

45–54

206

129

55–59

111

126

60–64

110

278

65–74

241

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	602	19.3%
18 and over	2,518	80.7%
65 and over	720	23.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Black or African American 6.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,697	82.4%
Black or African American	224	6.8%
Two or more races	190	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	154	4.7%
Asian	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	20.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	34.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	17.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 17.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	17.2%
Median income	$100,776

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 44.9%

$500k–$1M 38.4%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$461,600
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	10.5%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	29.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	53.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	8.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	714	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	206	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	205	17.9%
Households with children under 18	317	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	517	45.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	13.0%
Married	54.7%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.8%	11.2%
Divorced	9.4%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.7%
Kindergarten	25	3.7%
Elementary school	255	37.3%
High school	182	26.6%
College / grad school	189	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.7%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Professional & management 14.2%

Construction 12.1%

Other services 9.8%

Public administration 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	47.9%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	16.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,974	95.3%
Spanish	116	3.9%
Other Indo-European	105	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,730	87.5%
Born in same state	2,699	86.5%
Born in different state	1,644	52.7%
Foreign born	31	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	390	12.5%
Not a US citizen	195	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	429	13.8%
French	386	12.4%
Arab	162	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.8%
Dutch	8	0.3%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	89.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22728

What city is ZIP code 22728 in?

ZIP code 22728 is primarily assigned to Midland, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22728 in?

ZIP code 22728 falls within Fauquier County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22728 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 22728 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22728 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 22728 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 22728 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 22728 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22728?

The median home value in ZIP code 22728 is $461,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 22728 in?

ZIP code 22728 observes the EST timezone.